Mr. Crewe’s Career by Winston Churchill – 1912 Antique Hardcover Political Novel – Early 20th Century American Fiction

Here’s a piece of early 20th-century American literature — Mr. Crewe’s Career by Winston Churchill, published by The Macmillan Company. This is not the British Prime Minister, but the American author who was one of the most popular novelists of his day. This is a 1912 edition, just a few years after the book’s original release in 1908. The story is a political drama set in New England, exploring themes of ambition, corruption, and reform during the Progressive Era. If you enjoy novels with historical insight into American politics — especially the grip of railroads and corporate money — this one fits the bill.

📖 Synopsis
Mr. Crewe’s Career is a political novel centered around reform politics and corruption in early 20th-century New England. The protagonist, Austen Vane, is a principled lawyer navigating the complexities of political machinery and public service. The title refers ironically to another character, Mr. Crewe, who aspires to rise in politics but is a vehicle to examine privilege, ambition, and the battle between genuine public interest and self-serving agendas. This is a nice addition for collectors of vintage literature, early American novels, or anyone with a soft spot for old political drama. Also makes a great accent piece for a shelf or reading nook.

Condition: Good
The binding is only moderately loose, but still fully intact
All pages are present and firmly attached
The pages are yellowed from age, as expected
There is evidence of water damage at the top of the pages (please see photos), but it doesn’t affect readability or structure

Details:
Title: Mr. Crewe’s Career
Author: Winston Churchill (American novelist)
Publisher: The Macmillan Company
Year: 1912 edition
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Good — see notes above
Pages: Complete and securely bound
Genre: Historical/Political Fiction

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